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staircase

American  
[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a flight of stairs with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.

staircase British  
/ ˈstɛəˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a flight of stairs, its supporting framework, and, usually, a handrail or banisters

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Etymology

Origin of staircase

First recorded in 1615–25; stair + case 2

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The Met Gala is officially underway as A-list actors, global pop stars and tech titans alike grace the Metropolitan Museum’s grand staircase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Coles Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to rush a staircase that led down to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The staircase has been a fixture in the city since the Trinity Centre opened in 1984 but there are now hopes the escalators could be in place in time for Christmas.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The award-winning Florería Atlántico in Buenos Aires—which expanded to Washington, D.C. last fall—sits beneath a working florist, accessed via a staircase concealed by a fridge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She walked down the platform staircase and into the Vision Tower foyer.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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